When Sex Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Banishing Sexual Pain

For the 20 million women who suffer from painful intercourse: the first book to address the multiple causes and the available treatments. Painful sex is a condition that causes embarrassment and silence€"often going undiscussed or misdiagnosed; as many as 40 percent of women who suffer from it won€t seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when it comes to women€s sexual pain. Now, three leading experts tackle the stereotypes, myths, and realities of sexual pain in this easy-to-understand, accessible guide that will help you get the help you need and deserve. Drs. Goldstein, Pukall, and Goldstein offer answers to your most pressing questions, as well as: 

• Up-to-date information on the more than 20 causes of sexual pain
• How to choose the right doctor€"and how to interpret your doctor€s lingo
• Valuable tips for understanding sexual pain, and what can be done about it
• How to rebuild sexual intimacy once the pain is gone

Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from women who€ve also suffered€"and recovered€"When Sex Hurts provides all of the tools you need to stop hurting and start healing.